Finding the Third Proportional to 792,144 and 1,710,553.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,144 and 1,710,553.50 is: 3,693,764.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,144 : 1,710,553.50 = 1,710,553.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,144/1,710,553.50 = 1,710,553.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,144x = 1,710,553.50 × 1,710,553.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,144x = 2,925,993,276,362.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,925,993,276,362.25/792,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,693,764.36
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